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Big news coming down the Souper Sampler pipeline today. We’ve got two vendors to announce! The first vendor is a returning one, The Easy Pour Wine Bar! Located on the edges of Cambridge in Blair, they’re focused on pairing locally sourced food with amazing wines in a cozy, rustic atmosphere. Their property is Heritage designated, built in 1856, and is a great place for a night out with the people that matter the most. Easy Pour has been a loyal Community Support Connections – Meals on Wheels and More (CSC) supporter and we’re very excited to have them back this year! Best of luck in the competition and thanks for the support!

Our second vendor announcement is for a new friend, Galt Juice Company! Located in the heart of Downtown Galt, these folks have been serving up healthy, local, organic cold pressed juice since 2015 and are only continuing to do great things. With a variety of cleanses, delivery options, meal boxes and catering options they’ve got everything you could need to kick-start your healthy lifestyle. It’s never too late to start your New Years Resolution. Like we said, this will be Galt Juice Company’s first time at Souper Sampler and we’re pumped to see what kind of great, healthy soup they bring with them! Thanks for supporting the clients of CSC!

With fifty years of expertise as a leading producer of coated fabrics and films for automotive and industrial consumer product applications, CGT delivers products that exceed their customer expectations. Based out of Cambridge, Ontario, not only is this company committed to producing top products, they also support their local community and are joining us as a Green Bowl Sponsor for the second year in a row!

CGT and its employees give back locally to the community by supporting numerous charities, and by encouraging community involvement. The protection of their employees and the environment is a top corporate priority at CGT, and they are demonstrating this commitment by greening our event by providing reusable spoons for every attendee. Thank you for supporting the clients of Community Support Connections – Meals on Wheels and More!

Last year the team at Little Mushroom Catering were all about celebrating the fall season with their vendor table decked out with leaves, harvest vegetables and much more. We are delighted to announce that Little Mushroom Catering is back to take part in the 8th Annual Mayor’s Souper Sampler for Meals on Wheels. Not only do they participate in this event, but they have also participated in CSC’s other fundraising events and have such a passion for giving back to their community. Thanks so much for your support, Little Mushroom Catering!

Zoup! Cambridge is known for their wide selection of soup, often bringing a variety of soups for our patrons to try. Last year they won third place for their Rattlesnake Sausage Stew and we can’t wait to see what varieties they will be offering our patrons at this year’s event! This team recently made a big donation to Breakfast Club Canada, which demonstrates their passion for giving back and making a difference. We are so delighted to have their support of the clients of Community Support Connections – Meals on Wheels and More! Thanks so much for coming out and making this event a great one.

It might still be summer, but we’re ramping up for fall as we look forward to celebrating the 8th annual Mayor’s Souper Sampler for Meals on Wheels happening Saturday, October 14th at Cambridge City Hall! We’ll be announcing all of our amazing vendors leading up to the big day as our way of saying “thank you” for making this annual fundraising event possible.

Whether it is to “B” kind, B “creative” or “B” cool, B@THEMUSEUM is all about “B” ing the best you can “B”! Located in the heart of downtown Kitchener, their on-tap beer list supports local craft brewers, offers a varied menu and has been a stop for many musicians in the area. We are so thankful they are living up to their name as they extend kindness by coming out as a vendor in support of the clients of Community Support Connections – Meals on Wheels and More. They are also supporters of Tacofest, another CSC fundraiser. Thank you B@THEMUSEUM for your ongoing support!

Beertown Public House Cambridge extends their generosity by bringing out their best broth once again this year! Known as the original Beertown location on Hespeler Road, this restaurant has become a staple in the community. Also considered quaint but always buzzing, they offer 30 Draught lines including 7 rotational taps, fusion tower and sell-out cask nights. Not only is Beertown generous with their pourings, but they also give back to their community in big ways, participating in both the Souper Sampler and their sister Waterloo restaurant also participates in CSC’s other annual fundraiser, Tacofest. Thank you so much for your ongoing support! Looking forward to seeing you October 14th!

Save the date for the Mayor’s Souper Sampler for Meals on Wheels happening this year on Saturday October, 14th at Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson St. in Cambridge.

Entering its 8th year, local restaurants and caterers donate a variety of soups, sides and desserts for around 500 attendees who have the opportunity to vote for their favourite soup alongside a panel of celebrity judges. The price at the door is $5 which includes 2 delicious samples, additional samples are $1. All proceeds from this event support the clients of Community Support Connections – Meals on Wheels and More.

Would your restaurant or catering business like to participate as a vendor? Call Andrea at 519-772-8787 ext. 224 or email andream@cscmow.org to reserve your spot!

It was a wet, windy day, but that didn’t stop people from joining us at the 7th Annual Mayor’s Souper Sampler for Meals on Wheels on Saturday, October 22nd, 2016! Thanks to 15 local restaurants and caterers, our dedicated sponsors, volunteers and more than 400 attendees, you helped us raise over $4,300 for CSC programs and services in Cambridge.

In addition to the 350 meals prepared each weekday in the Tender Loving Care Kitchen, the Meals on Wheels Dream Team at Community Support Connections – Meals on Wheels and Moregoes above and beyond participating in the Mayor’s Souper Sampler this Saturday, October 22nd, 2016 for the third year in a row!

CSC’s Meals on Wheels and Community Dining clients regularly experience and enjoy the culinary creations that come out of the Tender Loving Care Kitchen, and having the team join the Souper Sampler gives everyone an opportunity to get a taste of what Meals on Wheels is all about!

CSC is committed to increasing the use of fresh, local ingredients in their meals. Thanks to a generous donation from 100 Women Who Care Waterloo Region received just this past summer, we are building our very own kitchen garden to incorporate even more fresh, local ingredients in our meals, and have also installed a living wall providing fresh herbs for our clients all year long.

Thanks to our hardworking volunteers, Chef Paula and the rest of our staff who prepare meals for our clients each day enabling them to live at home with independence and dignity!

With their headquarters in Cambridge, Ontario and a new production facility in China, CGT has a global footprint as the world’s leading producer of coated fabrics and films. Though their reach is far and wide, they are also very community-minded as they join the Mayor’s Souper Sampler as our Green Sponsor in support of Community Support Connections – Meals on Wheels and More!

CGT supports their local community and also promotes environmental, health & safety awareness and responsibility across their organization. They truly care about making the environment a priority and are demonstrating this commitment by providing all of our patrons with a reusable spoon to reduce waste at this annual event. Thank you CGT, for supporting the clients of CSC!

This local bistro specializes in seafood and Portuguese cuisine and provides only the freshest ingredients made by a professional team of chefs. Moderno takes great care in food preparation, and they also give back to their community. Not only are they participating in the Mayor’s Souper Sampler, but they also donate 10% of all food sales on Tuesdays to another charitable organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing support to those affected by cancer.

We are so delighted to have Moderno extend their support to CSC. Thank you!

TMMC is a big supporter of Community Support Connections – Meals on Wheels and More and have been involved with the agency in a variety of ways, from donating funds for agency vehicles that enable clients to get to medical appointments, to sharing knowledge on processes that help improve services. In 2014, TMMC won an award for Best Corporate/Non-for-Profit Partnership Community Award through the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce for their commitment to improving services at CSC.

At TMMC, environmental responsibility is a top priority and they will be demonstrating their passion by providing reusable water bottles at the event in an effort to reduce waste. Thank you for your ongoing support, TMMC!